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Healthcare in Hong Kong: family medicine, emergencies and records
Understand public and private entry points and eligibility, and prepare medical, medication and emergency information before someone becomes unwell.
- Hospital Authority general outpatient clinics were renamed Family Medicine Clinics and related names from 11 October 2025.
- Check current Hospital Authority eligibility, charges and booking instructions.
- Do not wait for an ordinary appointment in an emergency; use appropriate primary care for routine needs.
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Typhoons, heavy rain and emergencies: a family safety plan
Know which notices to check, how to arrange school and work, and what to prepare at home. Agree the practical details beforehand so there is less to work out when the weather turns.
- Cyclone, rainstorm and local flood warnings address different risks; check them together.
- Confirm school closure and employer arrangements separately rather than inferring both from one signal.
- Prepare contacts, essential medication and backup power before warnings escalate.
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